Hello from Project Donegal!

[AJC]

Hi there, 

 

I'm already finding this forum a great resource so fingers crossed for more great advice!

 

I intend to renovate a detached 4 bedroom property on coast of Co. Donegal, Ireland. Built in the 1960s, it had double glazing fitted (luxury!) about 5 years ago but no other modifications or improvements. It's a little cold and damp; central "heating" is from the original oil fired heat burner via ineffective radiators. Original electrics. 

 

Priority tasks likely to be rewire, insulate and then air-to-water heat pump for heating and domestic hot water. We plan wood-burning stoves in kitchen and front room/lounge to occasionally supplement heating and for a cosy atmosphere. 

 

Specific query currently would be "Does this project qualify for grants from the Irish Government, given the property is not a primary residence and we do not primarily reside in Ireland?"

 

Thanks 👍

[nod]

As soon as it’s not your main residence It becomes a development 

With little in the way of tax breaks and subsidies 

[jack]

19 hours ago, AJC said:

Specific query currently would be "Does this project qualify for grants from the Irish Government, given the property is not a primary residence and we do not primarily reside in Ireland?"

 

Thanks 👍

 

Welcome! 

 

You could try posting your question over in the Ireland sub forum. I get the impression we don't have huge numbers of Irish members, but that's probably the best place to find Ireland-specific advice